SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares rose on Friday as China struck a hopeful tone on trade with the United States but continued fears about a global growth slowdown, or even a recession, capped sharp rallies.

Asian stocks retreated Thursday as investors awaited clarity on when the next steps in the U.S. and China trade negotiations might happen. The dollar held near a nine-month high and Treasury yields declined.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices clung to gains on Thursday after official data confirmed a big drop in U.S. crude inventories, helping ease concerns about weakening demand, but worries about wider economic growth held prices in check.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares eked out cautious gains on Wednesday, as higher Wall Street futures provided some relief after an overnight U.S. selloff, though deeper worries about the global economy and trade have kept a lid on sentiment.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with U.S. crude gaining 1% after an inventory report showed U.S. stockpiles fell more than expected, helping ease worries about economic growth from the Sino-U.S. trade war.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks tracked global peers higher on Tuesday while safe-haven bonds sold off as signs Sino-U.S. trade hostilities might be easing helped restore investor confidence after the previous session’s rout.